Patel Gaines

What Patel Gaines does

Patel Gaines PLLC is a Texas-based commercial law firm founded in 2013 by Rahul B. Patel and Grant Gaines, operating from its San Antonio headquarters with regional offices in Fort Worth and Houston and holding admissions in both Texas and Arizona. The firm serves commercial property owners, business owners, franchisees, hospitality operators, and startups across 36 Texas counties, with a book of business representing over $16 billion in commercial property interests under management by the Property Tax Division.

Core legal work is organized across five practice areas: commercial and civil litigation, commercial real estate, property tax litigation (Chapter 41, equal and uniform, market value, exemptions, special appeals), corporate and business law, and construction law. The firm also operates Incentra, a cost segregation service that extends the property tax practice into adjacent tax optimization work. Notable, documentable outcomes include a $36.4 million reduction for Olive Tree Holdings v. HCAD (with $700K annual tax savings and 14x litigation ROI), a $9M+ jury verdict in Treeline Park v. BCAD, and $22M+ valuation reductions in Houston House and Redford Owner matters.

The firm uses a traditional professional services revenue model: hourly billing with partner rates starting at $450/hour, lower rates for associates, paralegals, and law clerks, and retainer engagements typically starting at $5,000 against which consultation time is billed. New client acquisition is driven by enterprise field sales targeting commercial property owners, business owners, and franchisees, supplemented by referrals, the signature Cocktails & Connections networking series, the Power Hour Podcast, and partner-level external positions including Chairmanship of Alamo Angels and Vice-Chairmanship of the F45 Training Franchisee Advisory Committee. The firm is privately held, founder-owned, and has no disclosed external funding or parent entity.

Name

Patel Gaines

Legal name

Patel Gaines PLLC

Website

https://patelgaines.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Patel Gaines PLLC is a Texas-based commercial law firm serving business owners, commercial property owners, franchisees, and hospitality operators across 36 Texas counties. The firm specializes in commercial litigation, property tax litigation, real estate, and corporate law, operating from three Texas offices with additional Arizona licensing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (54111), Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Tax, Incentives & Cost Segregation Advisory (BPAJANAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial litigation
• Property tax litigation
• Commercial real estate law
• Corporate business law
• Franchise law services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Billing: Hourly billing for legal services with partner rates starting at $450/hour and associates, paralegals, and law clerks billing at lower rates. Retainers typically range from $5,000 and up, with invoices sent monthly.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Patel Gaines is a Texas-based commercial law firm providing legal services across five practice areas: Commercial & Civil Litigation, Commercial Real Estate, Property Tax Litigation, Corporate & Business Law, and Construction Law. The firm also offers Incentra, a cost segregation service for property owners seeking tax-related financial optimization. Services are delivered through partner-led representation from offices in San Antonio, Fort Worth, and Houston, with licensing in Texas and Arizona.

Product overview

Patel Gaines is a Texas-based commercial law firm offering legal services through five core practice areas: Commercial & Civil Litigation, Commercial Real Estate, Property Tax Litigation, Corporate & Business Law, and Construction Law. The firm also provides a specialized cost segregation service called Incentra. The practice areas represent distinct service offerings that can be engaged independently or in combination, with the Property Tax Division handling matters representing over $16 billion in commercial property interests across 36 Texas counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Incentra: A cost segregation service offered by Patel Gaines for property tax-related services.
• PG Cares

Products and services

• Commercial & Civil Litigation Legal representation in business disputes, including contract disputes, partnership disputes, intellectual property disputes, ADA and FHA claims, and Texas Workforce claims, provided to commercial clients in Texas and Arizona.
• Commercial Real Estate Legal counsel and representation in commercial real estate matters, including property title disputes, lease agreements, zoning regulations, construction issues, financing, and eminent domain matters, for commercial property owners and operators.
• Property Tax Litigation Legal counsel and representation in property tax disputes, including Chapter 41 litigation, equal and uniform claims, market value claims, exemptions, and special appeals for commercial properties across 36 Texas counties.
• Corporate & Business Law Comprehensive legal services including entity formation, contract drafting, intellectual property protection, mergers and acquisitions, franchise law, employment law, and startup ecosystem support for Texas-based business owners and operators.
• Construction Law Legal representation in construction disputes, contract negotiations, EPC and design/build contracts, DTPA claims, delay claims, lien claims, and construction defect matters for commercial construction projects.
• Incentra (Cost Segregation) Cost segregation service offered by Patel Gaines for property owners seeking tax-related financial optimization, allowing reclassification of building components to accelerate depreciation deductions.

Quantifiable outcome

• $9M+ property tax savings for Treeline Park v. BCAD
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• F45 Training Franchisee Advisory CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRahul Patel serves as Vice-Chairman on the F45 Training Franchisee Advisory Committee (North America), guiding the global boutique fitness brand with over 2,000 global locations.
• GleantapminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRahul Patel serves on the Board of Directors for Gleantap, a customer data SaaS platform focused on the fitness and wellness industry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Winstead PC: Texas-based commercial law firm with strong real estate, corporate, and litigation practices serving commercial property owners. Competes for similar enterprise clients in Texas commercial real estate and corporate transactional work.
• Haynes and Boone: Major Texas-headquartered firm with sizable real estate, litigation, and franchise practice groups. Direct overlap with Patel Gaines' commercial real estate, franchise law, and business litigation offerings for enterprise clients in Texas.
• Greenberg Traurig: Global law firm with a major Texas office and significant commercial real estate and litigation capabilities. Overlaps with Patel Gaines on commercial property, franchise, and corporate matters, but operates at a vastly larger scale across multiple jurisdictions.
• Jackson Walker: Large Texas-headquartered full-service law firm with a long-standing commercial real estate and litigation practice. Direct overlap with Patel Gaines' commercial real estate, corporate, and litigation offerings but with much broader geographic reach across Texas and the U.S.
• Locke Lord: Texas-rooted national firm with strong real estate, corporate, and litigation practices. Competes for similar commercial property owners and business clients across Texas and beyond.
• Vinson & Elkins: One of the largest Texas-based law firms with a deep commercial real estate, energy, and corporate practice. Competes for high-end commercial property owners and franchise-related work in Texas, though its center of gravity is in energy and capital markets.
• Thompson & Knight: Texas-based full-service firm (now part of Holland & Knight) with overlapping commercial real estate, corporate, and litigation practices serving Texas commercial property owners and middle-market businesses.

Regional players

• Kelly Hart & Hallman: Fort Worth-based full-service firm with a real estate and litigation practice that overlaps with Patel Gaines' Fort Worth office focus. Comparable in serving commercial property owners in North Texas, though with a broader full-service portfolio.

Direct peers

• Pulman Cappuccio Pullen: Texas boutique law firm specializing in property tax and appraisal litigation. The most direct comparable to Patel Gaines' Property Tax Litigation practice in terms of niche focus and client base, though with a more singular practice emphasis.
• McKool Smith: Texas-based commercial litigation boutique known for high-stakes commercial and IP disputes. Closely comparable to Patel Gaines on commercial and civil litigation, though McKool Smith focuses more on IP and complex commercial litigation rather than property tax.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@patelgainespllc
• Facebookfacebook.com/PatelGaines
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/patel-gaines
• Instagraminstagram.com/patelgaines
• Xx.com/patelgaines

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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